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📅 Monday, July 23, 2025
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🚓 Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Weekend Arrest
- Authorities arrested Marcus Dwayne Sterman, age 51, Saturday evening.
- Sterman is charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault by strangulation, and false imprisonment.
- Additional charges include:
- Two counts of assault with physical injury to a detention employee
- Communicating threats
- Habitual misdemeanor assault
- Disorderly conduct
- Littering
- He is being held on $785,000 bond.
🍽️ New Senior Lunch Site Opening in New London
- Stanly County Senior Services will open a new Senior Nutrition Lunch Site on August 4, located at the New London Community Center (114 West Gold Street).
- Grand Opening event: August 4, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, featuring an ice cream social and special guests.
- Lunch is available that day for seniors 60+ who pre-register by August 1 by calling 704-463-4785.
- Ongoing lunch service will be:
- Monday–Friday, 11 AM – 12 PM
- Meals catered by Golden Corral
- On-site dining only — no takeouts allowed.
- “We are thankful to the town of New London for their partnership and support with bringing this much-needed service to the northern part of our county,” said Pamela Sullivan, Director of Stanly County Senior Services.
- This will be the fifth lunch site, joining locations in Albemarle, Norwood, Oakboro, and Locust.
- To register for meals, call Sandy Glass Bell at 704-463-4785. For program questions, contact Joy Richardson.
💧 Albemarle Welcomes New Public Utilities Director
- Albemarle City Manager Todd Clark formally introduced Tom Johnson to the City Council as the new Public Utilities Director.
- Johnson brings over 35 years of experience in water and wastewater operations across both municipal and private sectors.
- Most recently served as Water Resources Utility Director for the City of Lexington.
- Previous roles include work in High Point, Winston-Salem, and Thomasville.
- “The staff here… has just put out a very welcoming and warm [environment]. It’s been really great,” said Johnson on his first day.
- He will lead infrastructure efforts like advanced metering system development and oversee water treatment and distribution operations.
✂️ Ribbon Cutting at Endy Elementary This Morning
- Stanly County Schools will host a ribbon cutting at Endy Elementary School today at 10:00 AM.
- Location: 27670 Betty Road, Albemarle.
- The ceremony celebrates a new building addition that will benefit students, staff, and the community.
- “The new addition represents a significant investment in our schools and reflects our commitment to a high-quality learning environment,” school officials said.
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